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Appreciative Inquiry (AI) is now a widely recognized process for engaging people in organizational development and change management. Based around conversational practice, it is a particular way of asking questions, fostering relationships, and increasing an organization's capacity for collaboration and change. It focuses on building organizations around what works (rather than trying to fix what doesn't) and acknowledges the contribution of individuals.
Appreciative Inquiry for Change Management studies AI in depth, identifying what makes it work and how to implement it in order to...

The relationship between offender and criminal justice practitioner has shifted throughout rehabilitative history, whether situated within psychological interventions, prison or probation. This relationship has evolved and adapted over time, but interpersonal processes remain central to offender work. However, little work has critically focused upon the challenging task of developing and sustaining positive relationships with offenders.

This book addresses this gap, providing an in-depth exploration of the processes which underpin correctional relationships within probation....

Molly Rabbit Goes To School is Book 2 of Sarah V. Lewis' series about three Rabbit Siblings. In book one, 'The Rabbits', she introduced readers to Molly Rabbit and her brothers Lester and Webster. In book two, summer has come to an end and Molly is starting fifth grade. She's excited to return to school, but her excitement turns to sadness when she discovers that her best friend Emily has traded her in for a new best friend. Molly tries to keep her head up. However, Emily isn't making that very easy. One rainy day while hurrying for the school bus, wearing her brand new boots, Molly falls in...

This book, "Mom where's my doll?" is a Realistic Fiction Christmas story about a child, Freda, not understanding why from ever since she could remember, she never got a doll from her mother at Christmas or for any other occasion. Her sisters got their Barbie and American girl dolls every Christmas, but no dolls for poor Freda Being the child who resembles her mom the most, Freda thought she would be the pampered one, though she never wanted to be - her siblings mattered to her more than anything and she would not want them to be treated as second best. But why do her mother's expectations of...

Positive Psychology at Work brings the fields of positive psychology and appreciative inquiry together for the first time to provide leaders and change agents with a powerful new approach to achieving organizational excellence.

• Draws together positive psychology and appreciative inquiry in the context of leadership organizational challenges for the first time
• Presents academically rigorous and referenced material in a jargon-free, accessible manner
• Arranged with chapters focused on specific organizational challenges to allow readers to quickly find ideas...

This fantasy story is set in the beautiful countryside. Webster Lester and their tween sister Molly Rabbit - who is really a kind girl, likes painting her nails, and babysitting - get into mischief when they decide to go into the Allisons' yard to play in the grass and snack on the flowers. They get doused with water, chased by dogs and almost snatched up by a group of little league boys. For the three rabbits, there are new dangers to face every day in the woods. Aside from trying to avoid getting caught by Mrs. Allison when they go into her garden to play, and trying to avoid getting run...

Positive Psychology and Change explores how areas of positive psychology such as strengths, flow, and psychological capital can be applied to the everyday challenges of leading a dynamic and adaptive work community, and how collaborative group approaches to transformational change can be combined with a positive mindset to maintain optimism and motivation in an unpredictable working environment.

• Articulates a unique vision for organizational leadership in the 21st century that combines positive psychology, Appreciative Inquiry (AI), and collaborative group...

From celebrated art historian, curator, and teacher Sarah Lewis, a fascinating examination of how our most iconic creative endeavors--from innovation to the arts--are not achievements but conversions, corrections after failed attempts.

The gift of failure is a riddle: it will always be both the void and the start of infinite possibility. The Rise--part investigation into a psychological mystery, part an argument about creativity and art, and part a soulful celebration of the determination and courage of the human spirit--makes the case that many of the world's greatest achievements...

The relationship between offender and criminal justice practitioner has shifted throughout rehabilitative history, whether situated within psychological interventions, prison or probation. This relationship has evolved and adapted over time, but interpersonal processes remain central to offender work. However, little work has critically focused upon the challenging task of developing and sustaining positive relationships with offenders.

This book addresses this gap, providing an in-depth exploration of the processes which underpin correctional relationships within probation....

Bees and plants have been on earth for more than 80 million years, developing a sophisticated and delicate synergy. In recent times, the honeybee has struggled to survive with limited forage and the shrinking of green spaces. Planting for Honeybees will show you how to help these delightful pollinators and create a thriving garden at the same time.

No matter how small or large your space, from a window ledge in the city to a country garden, discover a collection of simple yet practical growing tips; what plants to plant, in which season, and where to plant them. Beautifully...

The Wild Bee Handbook is a beautifully illustrated celebration of the wild pollinators, offering practical advice to help them thrive